Home and Facility Cleaner

The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia.

Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay.

shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency.

Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.

Under the supervision of the Facility Caretaker & Maintenance Coordinator, the Home and Facility Cleaner is responsible for keeping program facilities clean and in safe working order.

This role also includes providing routine, in-home cleaning services for and with participating families.

The Candidate :

• Clean program facilities on an established schedule. This includes, but is not limited to, the hygienic / deep-cleaning of the kitchen, washrooms, common spaces, offices, and interior / exterior dining areas, and other tasks as assigned.
• Properly dispose of garbage, recycling and food waste.
• Ensure amenities are locked when not in use and secured properly. Tidy entrance areas, as needed.
• Ensure that hand washing supplies such as paper towels and hand soap are readily available at all times in facilities.
• Respond to inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
• Inform program staff and participating families about any accidents or damage to facilities that may occur during the normal course of cleaning.
• Sanitary cleaning of all bathrooms, including all fixtures (every cleaning). Vacuuming and mopping all types of flooring (every cleaning).
• Scrub and sanitize all kitchen fixtures and appliances (every cleaning). Families are responsible for routine dishwashing and garbage / recycling / food waste disposal.
• Sanitary fridge cleaning and appropriate disposal of rotting food (on a schedule). Performing interior window cleanings (on a schedule).

Spot cleaning doors and frames, as needed.

Assist families with decluttering and organizing the home. This should only happen if / when families consent to this support and if / when they are present to do this alongside the cleaning staff.

The Janitor / Cleaner will ask for additional support from other program staff for larger jobs and item disposal.

• Other general cleaning tasks may be approved by the Nation on a case-by-case basis.
• Participate in working groups, meetings, and information sessions internally or with external groups.
• Perform all other tasks within the scope of the position.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities :

• One (1) year of related work experience.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Sound knowledge of cleaning supplies and cleaning techniques. The ability to follow instructions.
• The ability to stand for long periods. The ability to adapt to changing schedules.
• Excellent customer service skills. Punctual and reliable
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Attend and complete all required training assignments and courses.
• A Criminal Record Check will be conducted on the successful candidate.

The swiya of the shíshálh people lies between Queens Reach in Jervis Inlet and Howe Sound on the south coast of British Columbia.

Historically there were four main settlements at kalpilin (Pender Harbour), ts’unay (Deserted Bay), xenichen (Jervis Inlet) and tewankw near Porpoise Bay.

shíshálh Nation is committed to innovation in program and service delivery designed to assist our members and community to achieve greater independence, wellness and self-sufficiency.

Foundational to our shared work is the protection, promotion and practice of shíshálh culture, language and laws within our swiya.#J-18808-Ljbffr